Samsung HMX-F90BP Black
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Panasonic HC-V180 Black
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Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | |
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Samsung HMX-F90BP camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic HC-V180 camera would suit you adequately. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Samsung HMX-F90BP video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic HC-V180 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HMX-F90BP is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HC-V180 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HMX-F90BP is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HC-V180 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HMX-F90BP. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HC-V180. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Samsung, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HMX-F90BP is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HC-V180 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Samsung provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Samsung camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Samsung HMX-F90BP is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic HC-V180 is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 25.4 x 3.2 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 2.5 x 1.85 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Panasonic's in-built intervalometer | ||
Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Samsung has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | ||
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
Analog Signal Format System | PAL | - | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.9 | 1.8-4.2 | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC | AAC, AVCHD, MP4 | |
Audio System | - | Dolby Digital 2.0 | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Back Light Compensation (BLC) | Yes | - | |
Batteries Included | Yes | - | |
Battery Capacity | - | 1940 mAh | |
Battery Life (max) | 1.67 h | - | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
Battery Type | BP105R | - | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
Cables Included | AV, USB | Mini-HDMI, USB | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Camcorder Tape Type | N | N | |
Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | Handheld camcorder | |
Charging Source | - | AC, Battery | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Composite Video Out | 1 | - | |
Depth | 119 mm | 116 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 130 x | 250 x | |
Disc Types Supported | N | N | |
Display | LCD | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | 2.7 " | 2.7 " | |
Effective Megapixels (image) | 0.921 MP | 2.2 MP | |
Effective Megapixels (movie) | - | 2.2 MP | |
Face Detection | Yes | - | |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 35.3 - 2298 mm | 28 - 1740 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 2.1 - 109.2 mm | 2.06 - 103 mm | |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | |
Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
HD Type | - | Full HD | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Height | 56.4 mm | 59 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPG | JPEG | |
Image Sensor Size | - | 1/5.8 | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 25.4 x 3.2 mm | 2.5 x 1.85 mm | |
Image Stabilizer Type | digital | Hybrid | |
Interval Recording | - | 1 | |
Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Maximum Aperture Number | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 2298 mm | 1740 mm | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 1600 x 1200 pixels | 4224 x 2376 pixels | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | 1.8 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 35.3 mm | 28 mm | |
Minimum Illumination | 15 lx | 1 lx | |
On Screen Display (OSD) | - | Yes | |
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | - | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), ENG, HIN, PER, THA | |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/3.2 " | 1/5.8 " | |
Optical Zoom | 52 x | 50 x | |
Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
Product Colour | Black | Black | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS | |
Shutter Speed (photo) | - | 1/2 - 1/2000 s | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 800 x 600, 1280 x 720, 1600 x 1200, 1696 x 960 | 4224 x 2376, 1920 x 1080, 3408 x 2272, 1728 x 1152, 3136 x 2352, 640 x 480 | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
Supported Video Modes | - | 720p, 1080i, 1080p | |
Total Megapixels | 5 MP | 2.51 MP | |
Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
USB Charging | - | Yes | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | Yes | |
Video Formats Supported | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Recording Time | - | 1.25 min | |
Video Resolutions | 720 x 576, 1280 x 720 pixels | 960 x 540, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Type | Not available | - | |
Weight | 220 g | 211 g | |
White Balance | Auto | Auto, Cloudy, Indoor, Sunny | |
Width | 53.9 mm | 53 mm |
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